“I’ll Risk It All for Peter Obi in 2027” — Tunde Ednut Vows Fierce Support If ADC Gives Obi Presidential Ticket

Popular Nigerian influencer and entertainer, Tunde Ednut, has stirred political buzz online with a passionate declaration of support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The social media heavyweight stated unequivocally that he would throw his full weight behind Obi—even if the former Labour Party flagbearer defects to a lesser-known party like the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Ednut, whose influence cuts across music, entertainment, and political commentary, made the vow on Wednesday, July 3, 2025, via his verified Instagram page. He stated: “Obi or nothing 2027! If Peter Obi gets the ADC presidential ticket, I will campaign for him with my life regardless of insults or attacks. This is beyond politics; it’s about the future of Nigeria.”

His remarks have ignited fresh debate online, especially following persistent speculations that Peter Obi may leave the Labour Party over unresolved internal crises and alleged hijack of party structure by controversial power blocs. Some ADC insiders claim discreet meetings have already been held with Obi’s camp—although no official move has been confirmed.

With over 4.9 million Instagram followers and millions more across other platforms, Tunde Ednut’s endorsement is seen by many as a powerful shift in the 2027 political equation. Analysts believe his influence, particularly among Gen Z and millennial voters, could serve as a digital wildfire for Obi’s grassroots movement if harnessed effectively.

Observers note that Ednut’s loyalty stems from his consistent admiration for Peter Obi’s leadership style and character since the 2023 elections. He previously declined political endorsements in 2023, but repeatedly amplified Obi’s messages and campaign rallies through his massive platforms—contributing to the youth-driven “Obidient” movement.

Despite potential backlash from rival political camps, Ednut’s commitment to campaign for Obi, even if he flies the flag of a party without federal structure, signals a readiness for a new kind of political mobilisation. One driven not by money or party loyalty, but by personal conviction, trust, and national yearning for accountable leadership.

Peter Obi is yet to officially respond to Ednut’s viral post, but political commentators say such declarations could be the beginning of a new digital insurgency in Nigeria’s political space—one powered by influencer activism and youth frustration with establishment politics.